Mercedes CLA 2019 vs Audi A5 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
| Mercedes CLA and Audi A5 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Mercedes CLA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 58 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes CLA might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.37 m | |
| Mercedes CLA is 2 cm longer than the Audi A5, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes CLA is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 465 litres | |
| Mercedes CLA has 5 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes CLA is 0.4 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means Mercedes CLA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 33 200 | 29 000 | |
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